Parasitology Chapter 1-5

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1. All cases of T. Vagenalis infect result in

False 14. E. Hystolytica infection is traditionally Trophozoites
symptomatic vaginitis in women and uretritis
diagnosed by finding winch of the following? and or cysts in
in men. ( True of false )
a suspected
2. All flagellate life cycles possess trophozoite and stool sample.
false 15. The enlargement of cervical lymph nodes in
cyst morphologic forms. (true or false)
reference to typanosomal disease caused ny t.b. Winterbottom's
3. All of the following are geographic regions gambiense is refereed to as:
sign.
in which the members of the L. tropica
16. A flagellate trophozoite that could be
complex can be found except: Brazil
described as 9 to 12 um with one or two nuclei,
A. Brazil
each with four symmetrically positioned
B. Uzbekistan Dientamomeba
chromatin granules and vacuoles containing
C. Iran fragilis
bacteria in the cytoplasm, would most likely be
D. Syria
which of the following?
4. Amebas transform from trophozoites to cysts
17. Formed stool specimens are more likely to
on entry into a unsuspecting human (true or
contain which of the following.
false)
False 18. From which area can the Enterotest be used to
5. The ameboid Trophozoites of N fowleri
collect specimens?
enter the human body through all of the Cysts
following routes except: 19. Gemsa is the preferred stain for the detection
ingesting of blood parasites. (True or False)
6. The appearance of an E. Nana karyosome is Duodenum
contaminated
usually which of the following? 20. G. Intestinallis trophozoites attach to the
food or drink
mucosa of the duodenum and feed with the
7. The common name for disease caused by
Blotike assistance of this morphologic structure. True
L. donovani is:
21. Hemoflagellates are typically found in stool
Visceral samples (true or false)

8. The cyst morphologic form is not known to leishmaniasis, 22. How far down the body length does the Sucking disk
exist in the cycle of T. Vaginalis. (True of kala-azar, and Trichomonas tenax undulating membrane
false) dum dum extend?
fever. How many stool samples hat should be
9. The detection of an antibody to a given 23.

parasite in a patient with no previous True collected when following the typical O&P False
exposure prior to travel to an endemic area collection
can be considered a positive result. (True of 24. Humans may aquire Acanthamoeba Three fourths
false) species by which of the following?
True.
10. The diagnostic stages of T.b. rhodesiense is
the:
3
11. The diagnostic testing methods for T rangeli
are the same as those for identifying and
confirming and infection with T. cruzi. (True
or false)q) Trypomastigote Humans often contract N. Fowleri by which
25. Aspiration of
of the following? inhalation of
12. The direct wet preparation can be
eliminated from the O&P examination if the True the organisms
specimen is received in a fixative. (True or and Direct
false) invasion of the
parasites in the
eye.
True
Swimming in
contaminated
water.
13. E. Gingivalis Can be found
in the mouth
and in the
genital tract.
26. Individuals at risk for G.
Use only bottled water 40. The organism causing chiclero ulcer is south american rain
Intestinailis when camping and
for drinking , cooking most likely found in: forest region.
hiking are encouraged to take
and appropriate The permanent stained smear is crucial
which of these steps to prevent 41. False
infection? personal hygiene. for detection of helminth eggs and
larvae (True of false)
27. Individuals become infected with
G. intestinalis by which of the Ingesting 42. The permanent stain of choice for
Iron hematoxylin
following? contaminated food or observing the nuclear features of D.
drink. fragilis is which of the following?
28. Individuals contract T. Intestinalis by
which of the following? Ingesting infective 43. The phase that best describes the
infection associated with T. rangeli is that is considered a
cysts in contaminated
it: benign infection.
29. Infections with Acanthamoeba species food or drink.
are encountered in which of the 44. Practical measures for the control and
Eye
following anatomical parts prevention of N. fowleri include which Providing education
of the following? and awareness in
30. Infections with intestinal amebas are
the medical
prevalent in which of the
Underdeveloped 45. The presence of nonpathogenic flagellates community.
following?
countries with poor in important because it suggests that: Contaminated food
31. Infection with E. polecki is mainly sanitary conditions.
or drink was
transmitted to humans via which of
the following? Ingestion of E. polecki 46. The primary function of a host in a consumed by the
cysts. parasite-host relationship is to: patient.
32. The infective sage of E.
Hystolytica is which of the 47. The proposed functions of the median Carry on the
following cyst bodies seen in G. intestinallis is which of parasite's life cycle.
the follwoing.
33. Iodamoeba butschilii cysts typically: Support, Energy,
48. The specemen of choice for diagnosing Metabolism.
34. The known morphologic forms of Acanthameba species trophozoites and
Naegleria fowleri are: lack chromatoid bars.
cysts is which of the following.
Cerebrospinal fluid.
49. The specimen of chiice for the
35. A liquid stool is the specimen of Ameboid trophozoites,
recovery of L.mexicana complex
choice for the recovery of which of flagellate forms, and
members is:q
these forms of C. mesnili? cysts
50. The specimen of choice for the
36. A main difference between the Trophozoites only detection of T. Cruzi is Lesion biopsy
trophozozites of E. hartmarni and material
E hystolytica is which of the 51. The specimen of choice for the
following. recovery of L. Tropica complex
E.Trophozoites of members is: blood
37. The most common morphologic forms
E. harthmarnni do
seen in samples positive for L tropica 52. The specimen of choice for the
not contain recovery of N. fowleri is which of the
complex members is: fluid underneath the
ingested red blood following? ulcer bed.
38. Of the following laboratory cells.
diagnostic methods, which is the 53. The specimen of choice for the
most commonly used for recovery of Amastigote recovery of T. Hominis is which of the Cerebrospial fluid
members of the L. braziliensis following?
complex? 54. The specimen of choice for the recovery
39. Of the following which tests are Identifying amastigotes of trichomonas tenax is which of the
Stool
considered diagnostic for in infected material. following?
Typanosomiasis?

Mouth Scrapings

Giemsa-stained blood
slides revealing the
trymastigote and
increased serum and
CSF igm levels.
55. The symptoms of hemoflagellate
True 68. T. Vaginalis may be recovered in Spun urine, vaginal
infections range from minor, such
which of the following specimen discharge, stool, and
as irritation at the infection site,
types? urethral discharge.
to serious. (True or False)
69. The vector responsible for Lutzomyia sand fly
56. The term acanthopodia revers to: transmission of L. donovani is: and Phlebotomus
57. There are no known animal sand fly
Spikelike pseudopods 70. What is one advantage of the
reservair host for. T.b.
stool screening method?
gambiense ( true or false) It is highly sensitive
true 71. What is the purpose of fixatives and specific.
58. Thick blood smears for malaria for the collection of stool
are recommended for species Preserve the morphology
samples?
identification. (true or false) of protozoa and prevent
59. This flagellate morphologic False further development of
72. When E. Hominis cysts contain
structure is often not visible under helminths.
more than one nuclei, where do
the microscopic examination. they tend to be positioned within At the opposite end of the
60. This is the only hemoflagellate Flagella the cytoplasm? cell.
morphologic form that does not 73. which of the following are
have an external flagellum. examples of possible parasite
61. This prominent structure found in prevention and control measures? practicing proper
T. Vaginallis trophozoites that Amastigote 74. which of the following are key sanitation practices.
often extend beyond the body discoveries that contributed to
provides the parasite with support. current knowledge about
62. To prevent infection with parasites?
Axostyle Modifications of traditional
Acanthamoeba species, contact les Which of the following are key
75. parasite identification
wearers should avoid wich of the morphologic characteristics of techniques.
following? C. mensnili
63. The traditional technique and
76. Which of the following best Lemon-shaped and
specimen of choice for
describes disease caused by L.
identifying Retortamonas is Using homemade presence of a cystosome.
Mexicana complex?
intestinalis is which of the nonsterile saline
following? solutions. Can disseminated into a
77. WHich of the following diffuse cutaneous form
Permanently stained characteristics is observed and Appears around the
stool. during the macroscopic ears in approximately
40% of patients.

Consistency, color, and

adult worms.
64. Transmission of I. Butschlii The invective cysts are examinations of stool
ingested in specimens?
contaminated food and 78. Which of the following Protozoa-single-celled
drink.
65. Treatment is always indicated for False correctly represents the three parasites, Metazoa-
patients when E. Hominis is major groups of clinically Worms, Anthropods-
present on parasite examination. significant parasites. Insects and their
(True or false)
79. Which of the following factors allies
66. Trichomonas Hominis can be is not responsible for the
Contaminated milk Patients blood type.
transmitted by which of the asymptomatic carrier state of
following? patient infected with E.
histolytica?
67. The trophozoites of E. coli Have a typical nucleus
consists of a large, 80. Which of the following groups Abdominal cramping,
often irregularity of systems represents those abdominal pain and
shaped karyosomes most commonly observed in diarrhea.
that is eccentrically parasitic infections?
located.
81. Which of the following is an acceptable
Amoxicillin 91. Which of the following key pieces of Epidemiology and
treatment for mucocutaneous leishmaniasis
information may e extracted from prevention and control
caused by L. braziliensis?
the portion of a parasite's life cycle measures.
82. Which of the following is a unique that occurs outside the body?
characteristic of E. Gingivalis? Is the only
ameba that 92. Which of the following parasitic
stages is not usually detected after
may ingest Protozoan Trophozoites
using a concentration technique?
white blood
cells. 93. Which of the following people may
83. Which of the following is not a characteristic be at risk for contracting a parasitic
finding in Chagas' disease? Somnolence infection?
84. Which of the following is not a prevention and A toddler who attends
control measure for t. rangeli? an all day preschool or
Removing
daycare center, and a
overgrown 94. Which of the following prevention
37 year old south
85. WHich of the following is not a reservoir host vegetation. measures can control the spread of
American refugee
for L. Mexicana complex? E histolytica?
Snakes
Which of the following represents Boiling water or treat
86. Which of the following is not true about E, coli 95.

A. The parasite is found worldwide. B It examples of available treatment with iodine crystals.
It is
is considered to be a pathogen. therapies to combat parasitic
considered to infections?
C. The infection is transmitted though the Change in diet.
ingestion of infected cyst through be a
96. Which of the following specimen
contaminated food or drink. pathogen.
type is most often submitted for
D The infection can be prevented by parasite study?
adequate disposal of human feces and good
personal hygiene practices. 97. WHich of the following statements Stool.
is not true about the cysts of E.
87. Which of the following is the specimen of Polecki?
choice to demonstrate intracellular parasites
A. Cysts vary in shape from
such as Toxoplasma Gondii and Leshmania Cysts contain at
spherical to oval,
spp.? least four nuclei
B. Cysts contain at least f nuclei
Tissue C. THe typical cyst nucleus
Sputum
resembles that of E. Hystolytica.
Urine
D. A diffuse glycogen mass may be
Tissue
present in the cytoplasm cysts.
Genital secretions
98. Which of the following statements
88. Which of the following is the vector first is true regarding E. nana?
identified as responsible for transmitting
T. cruzi?
99. WHich of the following structures
89. WHich of the following is true rgarding E. is typical in trophozoites of E.
hartmarni? Hystolytica?
Panstrongylus It is prevalent in areas
A. The organism is found worldwide.
megistus 100. which of the following in which poor hygiene
B. It is generally considered a pathogen and
treatment is indicated. trypanosomal parasite that causes and substandard
C It is an extraintestinal ameba sleeping sickness is the more sanitary conditions
...
D. The life cycle requires one morphologic form aggressive form? exist.
, the trophozozite.. 101. Which of these procedures s Single nucleus with
90. Which of the following items does not involved int he microscopic a small Karyosome.
describe kala-azar? examination of stool specimens for
parasites?
trypanosoma bruciei
rhodeniense.

Is not
transmitted by
Performing a
blood
consecration technique.
transfusion
102. Which one of these parasites should be quantitated in a parasitology report? Blastocysistosis Hominis.
103.Which specimen type and collection regimen would be most appropriate for the diagnosis
of G. Intestinalis? Multiple stool samples collected on
subsequent days.